Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dampier Peninsula, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
| Locality | Dampier Peninsula |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Broome |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.79903 |
| Longitude | 122.87297 |
| Population | 1,459 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 4839.1 km² |
| Elevation | 86 m |
| Postcode | 6725 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1827 km north-northeast |
Dampier Peninsula is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,459. The locality covers an area of 4839.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 86 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1827 km north-northeast of Perth. Dampier Peninsula is located at 16.7990°S, 122.8730°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Dampier Peninsula unfurls like an ancient, ochre-stained hand reaching into the turquoise expanse of the Indian Ocean. It lies 983.5 km west-south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 240°T), and is situated 110.4 km north-west of Derby. Its terrain is a study in contrasts: vast, sun-baked plains dotted with hardy scrub and resilient acacia trees give way to dramatic pindan cliffs that plunge towards shimmering white-sand beaches, their edges feathered with the emerald fringe of coastal vegetation. The air itself carries a palpable warmth, a dry, fine dust that whispers of the earth and the endless sky, and as the sun begins its slow descent, the landscape is bathed in a molten gold, a light so pure it seems to breathe colour into the very air. Salt spray, carried on the relentless sea breeze, mists the air near the coast, a constant reminder of the powerful ocean that shapes this wild and beautiful land.
This rugged peninsula holds a deep and enduring connection to its traditional custodians, whose ancient stories are woven into the very fabric of the land. For centuries, the bounty of the sea and the subtle gifts of the earth sustained life here, a tradition that continues in a modern context through a thriving fishing industry that draws sustenance from the rich waters surrounding the peninsula. Tourism has also become a significant thread in the economic tapestry of Dampier Peninsula, with travellers drawn to its raw beauty, its secluded beaches like Cape Leveque, and the unique cultural encounters it offers. The red earth, so characteristic of the Kimberley, stains everything it touches, a constant, earthy reminder of the geological age and the enduring spirit of this remote and captivating corner of Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dampier Peninsula, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Dampier Peninsula includes the postcode (6725), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Broome), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dampier Peninsula is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |